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TWO CLASSES OF CAES.
THE COLORED MEN HEARD BY THE
COMMISSION.
No Decision Yet Reached In the Mat
ter—An Elder Draws a Picture of
the Unpleasant Features of Travel
ling in the Coaches Reserved for
Negroes.
Atlanta, Ga., April 3. —The Railroad
Commissioners met this morning to hear
the committee of colored citizens asking
that two systems of fare and accommoda
tions be instituted on the railroads
The committeemen were the following:
g>. W. Easley, TV. A. Pledger, W. J. White,
Elder W. J. Gaines, E. R. Holmes, J. T.
White, T. M. Robinson, J. W. Marlowe, J.
C. Byron, R. M. Logan, A. S. Thurman, A.
E. Williams, E. J. Williams and Rev. C. S.
Upshaw.
The following railroad men were present:
J. A. McDuffie, General Passenger Agent of
the Brunswick and Western; W. P. Har
dee, General Passenger Agent of the Savan
nah, Florda and Western; Janies L. Taylor,
General Passenger Agent of the Richmond
and Danville; L. L. McClesky, of the Rich
mond and Danville; Maj. W. J, Green,
General Manager of the Georgia; C. S.
Flnnizy, President of the Georgia; B. W.
Wr. nn, of the East Tennessee, Virginia
and Georgia; G. A. Whitehead, General
Passenger Agent of the Central.
Maj. Wallace called the commission to
order.
The Secretary read Prof. White’s letter,
asking audience for the colored jieople’s
committee to present their request for the
establishment of first and second class rail
road far- s on the railroads, so that colored
people might take their choice of first or
second class accommodations and pay ac
cordingly.
THE GRIEVANCE.
The grievance is stated as follows:
“Your petitioners respectfully show that,
although composing nearly one-half of the
citizens of the Stale, they ure compelled in
traveling from place to place to pay for
their tra isportatiou as much as others, yet
on account of their ra e, color, or previous
condition ol servitude, they are coerced
into acceptance of inferior, inadequate aud
unc imfortable accommodations.”
PROF. WHITE’S ADDRESS.
When this brief was read, Prof. White
rose and read his address. He read it well,
and his argument evidently had its effect
on the commission.
At the outset, Maj. Wallace stated that
the commission hail nothing to do with the
question of color or previous condition of
servitude, but it was proper fr it to con
sider whether th was any discrimination
against any class of citizens.
Prof. White said in rep y that he wanted
it and o-'*{'. understood that his committee
had i.ot come to seek social equality, but to
secure equal accommodations. In sneaking
Of tlie railroads, he said that ho was readv
to l,ear testimony to their liberality and
readiness to assist in public enterprises. lie
said that he did not ask a reduction of fares,
but a difference. The first-cass fare might
be increased to 3) p l . and second-class put
at 3c., as it is in Month Carolina. He knew
that tr.c railroads ought to make dividends,
and he did not ask a reduction. He did not
object to separate ears for white and col
ored people if the accommodations were
equal, but he thought that would involve
such additional exjiense that the railroads
would not be able to do the busi
ness for even the present rate of
3c. He said that he did not
think the good white people of Georgia
would object to the system, and that on all
roads entering Augusta but two the two
class system was in operation, and it works
smoothly.
AN ELDER’S EXPERIENCE.
Elder W. J. Gaines followed and de
scribed an exnerienc he had while in charge
of a party oi ten coluied girls on a train
between Albany and Blakely. He said that
in the ot her end of the same car some men
were using profane and vulgar language,
end when lie shut the door of the partition
to keep the girls from liearingthe blasphemy
one of the drinking men opened the door
and said: ‘‘That preacher is too modest.”
Aga.n, when he got on a train be
tween Albany and Smithville drinking
men came into the car where the girls were.
“I applied to the conductor to know if we
could not get rid of that.”
■‘Take y,.ur seat," said he, “if you don’t
like it you can get out.”
El ier Gaines said that on the Georgia
road when he took his seat in a first-class
car the conductor said: “There will be a
crowd on at the next station: they will fix
you.” “That’s the way they do us,” said
the eider. “They telegraph ahead aud get
r u(ji s to come in ”
\\ hen Prof. White said that he would not
object to separate cars tor negroes if they
were ns good as the cars of the white peo
ple, Elder Gaines said: “Brother White, if
you could possibly keep the white folks
out-'
mr. taylor’s attitude.
When the colored delegates were through
Maj. Wallace asked the railroad men if any
of them had anything to say. For almost
a minute there was a pause. No one seemed
anxious to t* the first to speak. Maj. Wal
lace asked James L. Taylor, of the Rich
mond and Danville railroad, if he would
give his views. Mr. Taylor said that what
he would sty would not he from
mature consideration ol' the subject, lie
bad listened with a great deal of interest to
the argument of Prof. White, and he con
sidered it an able one. He thought the
two class system was working satisfactorily
to the railroads and the jieople in Mouth
Carolina. He would not opjxise it at pres
ent, but would suggest that any aciion
ought to be after very deliberate considera
tion, and he thought it would be well for
the commission to raise the first class rate
a little if nstcoud cla-s rate should be estab
lished.
Mr. Hardee, of the Savannah, Florida
and Western road, stated that if a person,
irrespective of color, was decent and l>e
have 1 himself ho was allowed to ride in any
car on his road, but if lie did not liehnve
himself lie was excluder!.
“That’sright,”said Pledger.
“That's right,” echoed Elder Gaines.
R. W. Wrenn said that, any well behaved
man was allowed to ride iu a first-class car
on his road, aud he objected to the second
class fare, because it would reduce the in
come of the road. He told the colored men
that his road intended to obey the law, anil
that if they would report violations to his
office he would right them.
maj. green’s reply.
Maj. J. W. Green, of the Georgia road,
said tliat he had not intended to say any
thing. but the Georgia road had lieen
singl'd out for attack and be would correct
these improper statements. He said his
r ad gives substantially the mine accommo
dations to eoloied people as to white people,
but be thought it best that they be separ
ated.
“Do men drink in the ladies car?” asked
Elder Gaines.
“I have seen drinking even in a parlor
car,” replied Maj. Green.
“Do they put hunting dogs and convicts
and insane persons in the ladies car?” asked
E.der Gaines.
“No," said Maj. Green.
“Well, they put them in our car, fori
have been with them,” said Elder Gaines.
“If you will report those violations to inn
I will correct it,” said Maj. Green.
“I wrote to Mr. Dorsey and he never
replie t, but lie did not give me a ministerial
ticket any more,” said Elder Gaines.
"Your suspicion! are unjust,” replied
Maj. Green, who by this time was full of
suppressed anger, which whs visiblo only in
hi , expression.
The commission postponed their decision
until the papers filed could be investigated.
EQUALIZATION OP RATES.
The queetou of equalization of passenger
■ates was then taken uo. W. F. ohehnian
of the Central road read a paper showing
the injury his read would recive if any re
duction in the present rates were made.
J. M. Brown of the Western and Atlantic
road also made a few remarks.
It is probable that the first and second
rates institution asked for by the colored
delegation will be disposed of before a de
cision on reducing passenger rates will be
made.
ON THE CAPITAL’S CURBS.
Sherman’s Men at Work—A Family’s
Narrow Escape from Lightning.
Atlanta, Ga., April 3.—1/ee D. Craig
has been appointed Commissioner of Deeds
from Georgia for California.
A warrant was drawn on the State Treas
ury to-day in favor of D. W. Simmons,
Treasurer of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum,
for $37,500f0r the support institution
for the second quarter of this year.
M. D. Erwin, inspector of fertilizers of
the Atlanta district, paid in $2,000 to-day
in fees collected during March.
, Re[)Oits received show that Jackson Mc-
Henry and C. C. Wiinbush, candidates from
this district tothe National llepub.ican Con
vention as Sherman men, have captured the
votes of Henry, Fayette, Clayton, Spalding,
Newton and Rockdale counties, twelve in
all. SixtiHin votes are necessary to instruct
the delegates, and they expect to capture
DeKalb, which will give them all they need.
The probabilities are that there will be a
big row over Fulton’s six votes, as two dele
gations avow they are legally entitled to sit
in the convention.
lightning’s plash.
Deputy Sheriff C. C. Greene and his family
had u narrow ex-ape from death this morn
ing. Sheriff Greene’s residence is on the
corner of East Fair and Marlin streets.
This morning at an early hour Sheriff
Greene and his w ife were awakened by the
rolling of thunder. Suddenly there was a
blinding flash, followed instantaneously by
a deafening report which shook the whole
building. His two little boys began crying
and one of them complained of his hand
hurting him. The little fellows were finally
quileted and in a lew moments the cook
knocked on the door.
STRUCK THE HOUSE.
On being admitted she said the w hole end
of the house was torn open. Sheriff Greene
arrived and made an investigation. The
corner of the bath room, not more than ti
feet distant, from his bed, had lieen struck
and torn open, two sills being torn in half.
The electricity entered the hath room and
rippel up the bottom of the bath tub. At
one end of the hall another current of the
electric fluid, seemingly fork from the
first, had entered. Every Ixiard was torn
away and thrown on the roof of the
veranda. Plastering was hurled from one
end of the hall to the other. The damage
will amount to about $.50.
COWHIDE AND PISTOL.
Librarian Haralson Enters Mr. Fry’s
Store Under Arms.
Atlanta, Ga. % April 3. —A sensation was
created this morning when Frank Haralson,
State Librarian, entered Abe Fry’s jewelry
store, about 10:30 o’clock, with a pistol in
his right hand and a cowhide in his left to
seek redress for being arrested and locked
up at police headquarters yesterday. Mr.
Haralson, at the instigation of Mr. Fry’s
clerk, was arrested. The arrest was due to
a misunderstanding of some sort about a
watch and pony trade, and when Mr. Hare
alson iusistei on carrying off one of Mr.
Fry’s watches he was arrested, but not
prosecuted, as the watch was recovered
under a possessory warrant.
FLOURISHED THE COWHIDE.
Mr. Haralson on enteringtne store, drew
the cowhide and struck at Mr. Fry, but did
not touch him, as he was behind his counter.
Mr. Fry picked up an ink-stand to throw at
Mr. Haralson, but as the ink ran down his
shirt sleeves he put it down. It is possible
that Mr. Fry will prosecute Mr Haralson in
the Mtate court. While at police headquar
ters Mr. F y and Mr. Haralson exchanged
a few warm words with strong language,
and cases were booked against them tor
using profane language in the station house.
Both gentlemen were bound over in the
sum of S2OO. John Loyd signed Mr. Fry’s
bond and Dr. Alley signed Mr. Haralson’s.
The cases will lie called in the Recorder’s
Court to-morrow morning.
ALL ABOUT AUGUSTA.
Arrest of a Negro Minister—Horaea
Run a Mile Dash.
Augusta. Ga., Aprils.—Paul MoHorton,
a negro minister, was arrested to-day under
a warrant for forgery, sworn out by the
stewards of Antioch church. Two hundred
and seventy dollars was drawn out by Mc-
Horton, and when the officers of the ohuron
wanted money there was none to lie had.
McHcrton suvs he had a pjrfeet right to
draw the money, but the brethren do not
agree with him, and have hud him arrested.
They are very indignant, and say they will
push the matter to the criminal courts, ami
the reverend gentleman will have a prelimi
nary hearing Saturday before Judge Leon.
The Driving Park Association had racing
to-day. Of several races announced only
one came off. It was a mile dash, best two
out of three, between Hiram Wood and
Sleepy Joe for $3OO a side. Hiram Wood
won easily in two straight heats. The
time was withheld by the owner, who will
enter him in a higner class of racing
shortly. The owner of Hcaulight paid a
forfeit for non-em ry.
The Atlantic Coast Line is building
rapidly from Orangeburg, S C., to Au
gusta. It is officially stated that sixteen
miles of road is graded and ready for track
laying, and that twenty miles between
Orangeburg and Sumter will be railed and
ready for operation by June 1. The con
tractors say that they will reach Augusta
early in the full.
AGRICULTURAL STATIONS.
The State University’s Eye on the
Congressional Appropriation.
Athf.ss, Ga., April B.—Last night the
Presidential Hoard of Trustees of the Uni
versity of Georgia hold an informal meet
ing at the residence of Dr. Janus S. Hamil
ton, on Milledge avenue. The object of the
meeting was to find the liest method of ex
pediting the passage of the bill liefore Con
gress allowing the Governor to make a
requisition for a $15,000 appropriation
for agricultural stations, and aso lor dis
cussing the basis for carrying on the station
when established. The question of calling
a meeting of tlie full board was also dis
cussed, the Presidential committee doubts
the advisability of acting alone on the
matter. It is thought someone should lie
sent to Washington immediately to urge
I the passage of the bill at as early a day as
possible.
MORMON ACTIVITY.
A Party of Converts Pass Through
Atlanta kin Route West.
Atlanta, Ga., April 3.—A party of 33
converts passed through Atlanta this morn
ing for Salt Lake City. They were
under charge of Elder W. 11. Perrin, of the
Mormon church, and came from the neigh
borhood of Gaffney and Henaca, 8. C. In
the party were three families and several
unmarried women and men. Elder Pori in
will return to South Carolina in a fee*
weeks to continue his work. He says the
church lias decided to give a good deal of
attention to the mountainous (tortious of
Georgia and that missionaries are now on
their way here.
Roiikrt A. ( , atki.ky, a West Shore railroad
hrakeinan. while coupling oars at Frankfort. N.
Y., caught liia foot in the rads and could not get
away in time to e*ea|. a loaded car. lie threw
himself as far from the track a* |n>shiMc, and
awaited the car. It cut off the leg just below
the knee, and Gutelry soon died from shock and
loss of blood
TIIE MORNING NEWS: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1888.
GRIFFIN GLEANINGS.
A,. Robbery—The New Cotton Mills—
Peaches Net All Killed.
Griffin, Ga., April 3.—Messrs. Hanleiter
& Brewer, wholesale provision aud grain
dealers, were robbed early Sunday morn
ing of a considerable amount of meat and
flour. The thieves effected an entrance
through the rear door by cutting out the
lower door panel.
The movement to build Griffin Cotton
Mill No. 2 is progressing rapidly. The
necessary SIOO,<XX) has lieen subscribed, and
everything is being pushed forward. The
company has purchased fifty-five acres
fronting on three railroads. In a short
talk with Hupt. Kandall, the News cor
respondent learned that the contract would
soon be awarded, when work will be begun
immediately.
The reports about tlie fruit being entirely
destroyed in Middle Georgia by the recent,
cold are somewhat exaggerated. Although
there is great difference of opinion, yet it is
ab ut conceded that, tlie peach crop will lie
sufficient for home consumption. The
News correspondent asked several fruit
growers to-day their opinion, and they said
that about SO per cent, of the crop was
gone, but that there would lie plenty of
poaches to supply the local demand. The
evaporators will not be run this season, aud
t,.e proprietors will lose heavily by the
short crop.
The old colored woman who beat her
young stepson to death a few days ago is
now confined in the county jail. Bhe makes
the nights hideous in the neighborhood by
her loud cries. Last night sh i was so bois
terous that the jail authorities were com
pelled to place her in the dungeon. Bhe
will await the decision of the August term
of the (Superior Court.
WRECKED ON THE RAILS.
Passengers Mlracuously Escape Death
Near Albany.
Albany, Ga., April 3. —This afternoon’s
train leaving Albany for Blakely was
was wrecked at the Pocosin swamp, three
miles from Albany. The axle under the
baggage car broke and the car was dropped
some distance. It was a complete wreck.
The second and first-class cars fell off the
track at a culvert and both were badly
wrecked. The second-class car fell in the
w ater upon its side.
Alonzo Stamper was seriously hurt by
jumping from the car. He is unconscious.
E. H. Dartenh eimor, a drummer for
Nussbaum & Cos., of Macon, was hurt by
jumping from a window.
A rail was pushed into the second-class
coach.
it was remarkable that no one was killed.
The track was torn up and covered with
debris for half a mile.
A bout in the trestle support of the
Brunswick and Western railway bridge at
Albany gave way to-day. It has been
badly washed by the freshet. It was re
paired.
RENECKER’S FAILURE.
Hie Liabilities Said to be in the Neigh
borhood of SIOO,OOO.
Charleston, S. C., April 3. — The failure
of J. H. Reuecker, lumber merchant, an
nounced in these dispatches last week, turns
out to lie a big sensation. The liabilities,
which were reported then at $30,000, are
estimated now all the way up to SIOO,OOO.
The losers are mostly retail merchant* on
King street aud some wholesale merchants
on East Bay street It seems that Reuecker
operated with a man named Rigby, alum
her mill owner at Ross’ Station on the
Bouth Carolina railway. Rigby went
to the merchants, bought goods
for a limited amount and paid
for them in drafts accepted by Reuecker in
amounts ranging from SSOO to $2,000. He
received the change less the discount, and
the merchants re-discounted the notes at
tiie banks with their own indorsement.
Fully one-half the merchants on King
street are aiming Kenecker’s creditors.
TURNED OVER TO HIS WIFE.
It turns out that Renecker, on March 1
last, coin eyed most of his real estate to his
wife, who was a widow when he married
her nnd succeeded to her former husband’s
business, and w. o had three children by her
former husband. It is said that the son
came of age a short time ago and demanded
his share of his father’s estate. Rems-ker
had used tlie money in his business, and tlie
conveyance to bis wife slates that tact. He
had also mortgaged the property to his
sister’s children. Those and eds, however,
were not recorded until March 31, several
days after his failure. A meeting nf cred
itors was held to-day, but they adjourned
until to-morrow.
It is rumored that the Charleston World,
the new paper started here some months
ago, is to be capitalized. Rumor says that
F. S. Rodgers O. F. Winters, and several
other Charleston millionaire! will be stock
holders, and that ex-Mayor W. A.
Courtenay will tie the coming editor.
A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT.
A horrible accident occurred on a streat
car to-night. Tlie Charleston Hotel's omni
bus loaded with passengers run into a street
car. Tho polo of the omnibus smashed the
jaw of the driver of tlie car and nearly
severed his bond from his body.
J. W. Parsons, who came here recently
and o|H>m>d a tool factory, was arrested to
night on a charge of forgery. Parsons had
started quite a business, dealing extensively
in bicycles, nnd advertising freely.
Tiie Republicans held a mass meeting
to-night in front of the City Hall. Nothing
of special interest developed, beyond the
fact that the Chairman announce 1 that lie
would pay tlie fee for the renewal or the
registration certificates of ail who had lost
them. This would seem to indicate that the
grand old party is sending some ot iis bar
rels into the South aud means to make a
fight.
PENSACOLA POINTERS.
A New Boat Launched—The Floods
Slowly Subsiding.
Pensacola, Fla., April 3.—A flat bot
tom schooner of about 2u tons burthen was
launched in Pensacola to day. She wus
built by F. E. Johnson, in this port. She is
intended for plying the shallow waters of
the inlets ami bays along the coast. She is
fitted with two centre boards, one in the
bow ami the other near the stern. The
owner and builder claims this to be a de
cided advantage for flat bottom boats, and
that it adds much to their ailing qualities,
and to their steadiness in a sea way. This
is the second vessel built by him'on this
principle, and she was a appropriately
named the "Secundus.”
The Mobile and New Orleans mails were
received here aland noon to day. The e
are the first mails received from those
points sinco last Friday. The fluod< are
going down ami trains will soon be running
regu.arly again. Another train will arrive
to night. The Louisville and Nashville
track at Lumber Swamps, between this
point ami Flonmtou, is under water for
about two miles.
PALATKA’S ELECTION.
The Vote So Close That the Result is
Still In Doubt.
Palate a, Fla., April 3. —The city elec
tion to-day passed off very quietly. Both
parties worked very hard and the result
will not be known until morning, as tho
work of counting is proceeding slowly. At
12 o'clock Mr. Webb, Rep., leads Mr.
t'oupse, Deni., 33 votes for Mayor. Mr.
Mauney, Rep., leads Mr. Gerke, Deni., 15
votes for Marshal. The inspectors are only
about half through with the count nnd the
majority will lie very small. All the liar
rooms were closed throughout the day and
there was very little drunkenness.
D. B. I/ester is headquarters for Baas' pale
ale and old Jtondon porter. Ross’ ginger
ale, $1 25, at D. B. Lester’s.
FLORIDA’S METROPOLIS.
The New Council Meets, Flxea Salaries
and Elects Officers.
J ACKSONvn.r.K, Fla., April 3.—The new
City Council held a very lengthy meeting
to-night. The first ordinance passed was
one fixing the salaries of the officers as fol
lows: Members of the Board of Public
Works, $4OO each per annum; Comptroller,
$1,500; Treasurer, $2,000; Recorder, $1,500;
Judgeof the Municipal Court, $1,000; City
Marshal, $75 per month. Larger figures
were urged at first, but the majority
favored economical salaries. The police
force is to be composed of one chief and
forty patrolmen. The pay of the chief is
$101) per month, and of the privates SW) per
month. Both ordinances were passed and
given Maj. Smith, who immediately ap
proved them, which made them effec
tive at once. Other ordinances
were also passed regarding the com
mittees, and other routine work
of the Council. Maj. Smith’s message
urging the Council to place only good men
in office was read and filed The following
officers were elected: Board of Public
Works, J. C. Greely, J. L. Burch and J. E.
Baird; Police Commissioners, W. F.
Mazyck, W. T. DeLaporte and A. R. Jones;
Comptroller, S. M. Larritnere; Collector
and Treasurer, VV. H. Btsiiee; Recorder,
Edwin Higgins; Police Justice, Joseph E.
Lee (colored); Marshal, J. 11. Sherman
(colored). It is expected that this selection
will cause great dissatisfaction.
PENSACOLA'S PUSH.
Everything Possible Being Done to
Make the Regatta a Success.
Pensacola, April 2.—Pensacola is put
ting on renewed efforts to advance the re
gatta from April 17 to April 20, which is
now an assured success. An impression has
gone out that some uncertainty is attached
to the coining of the North Atlantic squad
ron. This is a mistake. Orders have been
issued for the rendezvous and advices from
Hon. R. H. M. Davidson say that the de
partment assures him that the fleet will
come, and quite positively in time for the
regatta.
Secretary Whitney has received informal
notice of Pensacola's request for him to be
present, and on Monday will receive the
formal invitation to himself and Mrs. Whit
ney. It is a gem. Two panels are enclosed
in Florida’s rich and beautiful curly pine.
The outside of the panels arc walnut, upon
which Miss Carrie Henderson, of Lafay
ette, Ind., the teacher of decorative art at
DeFuuiak Springs Cbatauqua, has hand
somely carved Secretary Whitney’j mono
gram surrounded by shells, and on the other
an anchor almost lost in water lillies. The
interior panels are satin, charmingly deco
rated by Miss Emma Chandler, of Pensaco
la, with the Secretary’s flag, a war frigate
under full sail, birds ol the sea, and the key
of Pensacola, around which the word “Pen
sacola” is interwoven. The invitation reads
in gilt letters as follows:
Hon. Secretary of the .Vary, Washington, D. C.:
Sir— The municipality of Pensacola, repre
senting a people who live by the sea where the
rolling waves wash the Southern limits of the
republic, who by training, practice and tradi
tion love the navy, and have observed with
great satisfaction your intelligent efforts to
place the service in a condition commensurate
with its importance, would lie pleased to show
you their appreciation and regard, and re.s|>ect
fully invite you and Mrs. Whitney to visit our
city, as the guests of the municipality, April 17.
Signed by City Commissioners. With great
respect, your obedient servants.
Vv. D. chiplbv, President.
Ed. Skxai eb, Vice President.
F. C. Brent.
W. F. IV 11,t,IAMS.
A. V. Oi.runs.
G. W. Witherspoon.
J. H. HiLi.iAitn.
The regatta programmo includes yacht,
schooner, pilot boat and fishing smack con
tests, ns well as man-of-war boats (with con
sent of officers of fleet merchant vessels,
boats and other novel races). The cham
pion sculler Teemer will make two puds
against Hamm and McKay. The entrance
of yachts from abroad is already large and
the acquatic sports added to the fleet drill
and maneuver ■ afloat and ashore of the North
Atlantic Squadron will make Pensacola's
beautiful bay a very attractive place from
April 17 for two weeks or more, although
tho regatta ends April 20.
APRIL ON THE OCEAN.
The North Atlantic Pilot Chart—The
Month’s Weather.
The April Pilot Chart for tho North At
lantic ocean contains a good deal of infor
mation in regard to the month's weather at
sea. The forecasts for this month are as
follows:
"Westerly winds, of less force, however,
than during the month just passed, will
prevail over the transatlantic steamship
routes east of the sixtieth meridian; west of
that meridian, aud along the Atlantic
coast of the United States, the winds will
be variable. Gales may be expected about
once a week north of the thirty-second
parallel, blowing hardest from
southwest to northwest, and gen
erally accompanied by ran. But
few northers will be felt in the Gulf,
aud those that do occur will be of less dura
tion than earlier in the season. Iceberg* and
tield-ico may bo encountered between 40”
and 00” west, and ns far south as 41” north;
fields may also bo met with inshore as far
as the sixty-fifth meridian. Considerable
fog will be experienced off tlie Grand
Banks and the coast of the United States
as far south as Hntteras. The northeast
trades, having reached their southernmost
point during March, will this month begin
to extend further north."
Among the obstructions to navigation re
ported lately the following are noted:
Off Luang, Bay of Fumly—Sunken
schooner Luta Price, in 8 fathoms. Re
ported March 20.
Off Half Tide Rock, Salem —Sunken
schooner Pnmet; mastheads out of water.
Reported March 18.
Stratford Shoal Light E. N.; Penfield
Bar Light N. N. E. % E.—Sunken tow.
Reported March 18.
Highlands Light W. N.; Sandy Hook
Lightship N. W. W.—Sunken schooner
Mary Heitman. Reported March 20.
Barnegat N. W. ‘ 4 N. Stgtken schooner
in 11 fathoms. Reported March 11.
Barnegat N. by W.W.— Sunken vessel.
Reported March 10.
Barnegat N. N. W. % W.— Sunken ves
sel in 15 fathoms; masis 15 feet above wa
ter. Reported March 10.
Tucker’s Beach Lighthouse 4V. by N. 8%
miles.— Sunken schooner Marietta Steel
man. About 1,000 feet N. by W. from this
wreck—Sunken steamer E. C. Knight. Last
reported March 20.
(iff Turkey Point, Elk river.—Sunken
barge. Buoyed March 10.
Lambert's Point Lighthouse, E. N. E. %
R. —Coal barge Marion sunk in in id-chan
nel ; a white light at night. Reported
March 4.
Cape Henry Light, south, 4 7-10 miles.
Sunken schooner E. B. Evermau, in 7'i
fathoms; one mast i t sight: buoyed. Last
reported Feb. 20.
Cape Henry W. N., 13 miles.—Sunken
vessel; two sparse feet above water. Re
ported Marc. l s.
Currituck W. N., 35 miles.—Bark
Samuel Welsh, in 21 fathoms; no sign of
wreck. Reported Fob. 28.
Bodies Island Light W. S. W. % W., 18
miles. —Sunken vessel; masts 20 feet above
water. Reported March 20.
We are selling 18 pounds Light Sugar for
sl, 15 pounds White Sugar for sl, 14
pounds A Sugar for sl, at
Strauss Bros’.
22 and 22V., Barnard street.
Apricots, quinces, plums, peaches, pears
and strawberries, at I). B. I/ester's.
Saratoga chips, at D. B. I/ester’s
For small pig hams, go ot Lester’s.
DokoTHY S BIRTHDAY.
The King's Daughters' Charming: En
tertainment at the Theatre Last
ligrht.
There was much to commend in the per
formance of ‘‘Dorothy’s Birthday,” under
the auspices of the King’s Daughters at the
Theater last night. There were very few
vacant seats anywhere, and there was
more general approbation of the various
presentations than is usual at such enter
tainments.
It was the first time that this musical
drama had been given by this company of
amateurs, and it was one of its most de
cided successes.
The scenic, vocal and stage groupings
were highly effective, and the costumes in
the main were marked by richness, quaint
ness and variety. The general effect was
good. It seemed like a life picture of “Tur
ner”—pretty giris, sweet, little slips of
femininity, handsome lads and demure
small boys—they looked trim and sweet and
conscious too, but that did not spoil either
their looks or singing. There were queer
little girls with queer long dresses, and
children so small that one wondered how
the little tots could walk at all, much less
plav and sing.
The company was happy in the selection
of Miss Wakeman to personate “Mistress
Dorothy.” ,She sang and acted her part as
well as she looked, and that was exceedingly
well.
The period of the play is 1776, and the
first act opens with Mrs. Dorothy’s birth
day party, during which two of the British
soldiers arrived on the scene and are soon
taken captive by Dorothy and her company.
The second act is occupied chiefly with
the finding of two American soldiers in
hilling. The spinning wheel scene In this
act, with red light illumination, was much
applauded. The third act begins when
jieace is supposed to iiave been declared be
tween the British and Americans, and the
two captive British soldiers announce their
intention to become American citizens.
After this declrration all the company join
in the “Money Musk’ dance. This dance is
in the old English style and is similar to a
“schottische.” This was followed by the
singing of a chorus song, “Hope You Ail
Will Call Again; Good-night.”
The general effect of all three acts was
good. The corn-shucking scene in the third
act was especially pleasing and realistic.
The tableaux were “Blind Man’s Buff,”
“The Wreck of the Hesperus” and “The
Three Fates.”
The first and last of the tableaux were
much admired, and all three were scenically
effective. A half dozen or more young
ladies, ill evening dress, were in the tableau
of “Blind Man’s Buff,” and as the curtain
rose a second time in response to the ap
plause, it was seen that something had
occurred to call a charming smile to the
sweet face of Miss Rutbio Stewart, one of
those who took part in the tableau.
The music was furnished by the Grand
Italian Quartette. The same programme
and cast of characters will be repeated at
the matinee performance at 2:60 to-day.
The cast of characters is:
Mistress Dorothy Miss Nellie Wakeman
Mistress Kate, Doroty’s sister. Miss Belle Brandt
Mistress Annie Miss Daisy Brandt
Mistress Molly Miss Ethel Taylor
Mistress Kaehel Miss Ellen Kalligant
Mistress Martha Miss Mamie Arnold
Mistress Priscilla Mias Anna Harmon
Mistress Sally Miss Lina Woodbridge
Mistress Ruth Miss Janie Cunningham
Arthur, American soldier..... .K. 1,. Mer er, Jr
Howell. American soldier Clarence Hatch
Roberick, British soldier Edward C. Mercer
Maurice, Britisli soldier Drayton Lynah
David, American farmer Lewis Warfield
Simon, American farmer Thomas Purse
Girls, farmers, etc.
ON RAIL, AND CROSSTIB.
Local and General Gossip in Railway
Circles.
Anew excess baggage ticket was re
cently adopted by the National Association
of General Baggage Agents at St. Louis.
It will be put into use all over the country.
Mr. C. R. Barnhardt, late Superintendent
of the Louisville, Cincinnati and Lexington
division of the Louisville and Nashville
railroad, who was recently appointed Mas
ter of Train Service of the Central system,
with headquarters at Savannah, has taken
charge. Mr. J. M. Norman, late Master of
Train Service of the entire system, will at
tend to the train service on the main stem
division only, and wiil have his office here,
as formerly.
April 9 and 10, National Association of
American Railroad Superintendents,
fifteenth annual meeting in New York city.
April 5, General Time Convention: spring
meeting in New York city. June 12, Tues
day, American Train Dispatchers’ Associa
tion; fifth annual convention at Louisville,
Ky. June 12, Master Car Builders’ Asso
ciation; annual convention at Alexandria
Bay, N. Y. June 19, American Railway
Master Mechanics’ Association: annual con
vention at Thousand Isiauds, N. Y. July
18, Wednesday, National Association of
General Baggage Agents at New York city.
The imports of steel rails for the seven
months ended Jan. 31, 1888, were 103,677
tons, against 39,461 tons in the same period
of the previous year. But while those
figures show a great increase a failing off
has already begun, January of the present
year showing a large decrease over Decom
ber and October of 1887. Still the total for
Januarv—ll,7ss tons —and for the past seven
months—lo 3,677 tons—is very large, show
ing that the duty which some are desirous
of seeing reduced is not high enough now to
keep out serious foreign competition. The
value of the steel rails which were im
ported during ti e seven months referred
to was no less than $2,424,653,
The annual meeting of the incorporators
of the South Florida and Georgia Air Line
Railroad Company was held in Madison.
Fia., last week. The following officers
were elected: President. H. M. Drane, Sa
vannah; Vice President, George W. Scott,
Atlanta; Secretary and Treasurer, W. H.
Dial, Madison, Fla.; Attorney, J. G. Mc-
Call, Quitman; Directors, H. M. Drane,
Joseph Tillman, J. G. McCall, W H. Dial,
George W. Scott, W. H. Sebring, John F.
White. The Modisod Reporter learns that
the prospects of the company are very flat
tering and the company is encouraged to
believe that matters are assuming tangible
shape for the beginning of work.
Hon. P. W. Meldrim, of this city, and
Messrs. C. B. Wallace and R. S. McFarland,
of the Savannah and Birmingham Air-Line,
are in Birmingham in the interests of the
enterprise. The first link of the projected
road is what is known as the Savannah and
Western railroad, of which Mr. Meldrim is
President. This road is projected to run
from Savannah to Eastman, on the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia roilroadl
The charter was obtained some time ago.
The right-of-way has been secured al
along the route, and plans for the
construction of the roal are ail complete.
The second link in the proposed lino is the
Macon, LaGrange and Birmingham rail
road, of which Mr. R. S. McFarlin is Pres
ident. It has been surveyed from I,a-
Grange to Macon, and all the rights of way
secured.
The third link between Birmingham!
Ala., and LaGrange, Ga., is the BirmingJ
ham, LaGrange and Mucon railroad. Mr?
C. B, Wallace is President of this road.
The charter for it was secured last year,
and the survey has been made. The right
of wav has also been seeured.
President Meldrim is quoted by the Bir
mingham Age as follows; "We have con
sulted witti a large number of the leading
business men ami eapitalists of this citv in
regard to the matter, and they all are fa
vorably impressed with the idea of building
the road and will, no doubt, contribute to
ward it.” _
John Uodkin, of I/Cbanon, Ky.. fired a rifle
shot at a muskrat swimming in the water. The
bullet did not hit the rat, but it glanced from
tlie water, and, hitting a negro boy on the
further bank, killed him outright.
The only black hoaiery that gives perfect
satisfaction and will not crock bears the
name of Smith & Augell. gold by the best
dealers
AN AVERAGE MARCH.
The Weather Last Month Compared
With That in Former Years.
Signal Observer Salisbury in his March
report to the Chief Signal Office gives some
interesting statistics in regard to the
weather here last month.
In temperature there was very little dif
ference between last month and March a
year ago. The mean temperature for last
month was 1-100 of a degree below that of
March last year. The warmest day in the
mouth was Wednesday, the 38th, when
mercury went up to 78'. The coldest
day was a week before that, on the 23d,
when mercury went to 33% the freezing
point.
The mean temperature for MarMi during
the past seventeen years since the signal
station was established is as follows:
1871 62.4! 1880 64.1
1872 53.2 1881 56.3
1873 54.411882 63.7
1874. 62.0; 18,83 57.1
1875 50.211884 61.7
1676 58.2; 1885 54.3
1877 56.2 ' 886 . 57.2
1878 63.7'1887 56.5
1879 61.5; 1888 56.4
The rainfull during the month was 3.3+
inches which is greatly in excess of the
March rainfall last year though it is con
siderably below the average for the past
seven years. The March rainfall inches
and hundredths gives 1871 is as follows:
1871 6.1611880 1 14
1872 10.1811881 3.79
1873 4.37 1882 4.19
1874 2.78 1883 8.31
1875 6.880 884 4.91
1876 2.7111885 3.11
1877 4.251180# 3.16
1878 1.41 1887 0.76
1879 1.5511888 2.24
There were fifteen clear days during the
month, seven fair days and nine cloudy
days. Light frosts occurred on the 9th,
12th, ltith and 24th, and a heavy killing
frost on the 23d.
The prevailing direction of the wind dur
ing the month was south. The total move
ment was 6,067 miles, and the highest veloc
ity readied here was thirty-six miles an
hour from the northwest on the 11th.
Taken altogether the month was an aver
age March month. The weather here though
was quite in contrast with that in the
North, where the blizzard played such
havoc.
Local Personal.
H. S. Duval, of Florida, is at the Har
nett.
H. P. Cole, Jr., of Pearson, is at the Har
nett.
B. F. Wilson, of Columbus, is at the Mar
shall.
P. H. Baker, of Nahunter, is at the Mar
shall.
W. H. Blitch, of Blitch, is at the Mar
shall.
P. O. Pate, of Hawkinsville, is at the
Marshall.
W. J. Norman, of Mclntosh, is a guest of
the Harnett.
R. H. McMillan, of Eden, is registered at
the Marshall.
T. G. Garnett, of Scriven county, is at
the Marshall.
George Heard, of Scarboro, is registered
at the Harnett.
J. Rawls, of Race Pond, is stopping at
the Marshall House.
James F. Gunn and wife, of Richmond,
are guests of the Screven.
Geo. Heard, of Scarboro, is registered at
the Harnett House.
C. S. Guee and wife, of Matlock, are
stopping at the Screven House.
B. E. Humphries, of Screven county, is
registered at the Screvon House
The following party from Crisp are at the
Marshall: Jesse Drew, Mi's. R. Drew and
Miss A. Ross.
J. C. Dame, of Richmond, Traveling
Passenger Agent of the Newport News and
Mississippi Valley railroad, is registered at
the Screven.
MEDICAL.
SCROFULA
Is that impurity of the blood which produces
unsightly lumps or swellings in the neck;
which causes running sores on the arms,
legs, or feet; which develops ulcers in the
eyes, ears, or nose, often causing blindness or
deafness; which is the origin of pimples, can
cerous growths, or “humors;” which,fasten
ing upon the lungs, causes consumption and
death. It is the most ancient of all diseases,
and very few persons are entirely free from it.
"“CURED
By taking Hood's Sarsaparilla, which, by
the remarkable cures it has accomplished,
has proven itself to boa potent and peculiar
medicine for this disease. If you suffer from
scrofula, try Hood’s Sarsaparilla.
“Every spring my wife and children have
been troubled with scrofula, my little boy,
three years old, being a terrible sufferer.
Last spring lie was one mass of sores from
head to feet. We all took Hood’s Sarsaparilla,
and all havo been cured of the scrofula. My
littlo boy is entirely freo from sores, and all
four of my children look bright and healthy.”
W. B. Atherton, Passaic City, N. J.
Hood’s Sarsaparilla
Sold by all druggists, ft; six forj.s. Trcparedonly
by C.I. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Fmp o r t an t
TO
Tourists M Settlers.
THE F. R. & N.
r PHK FLORIDA RAILWAY AND NAVIO.V
A TION COMPANY mnkes daily connection
with the Savannah, Florida and Western Fast
Mail train at Callahan (connection sure), and
with ail other t rains at Jacksonville, leaving the
latter placs at. 9 a. m., 12:20 i> m. and 8:30 p. m.
for all points in South Florida, viz: Hawthorne,
(lainesville. Cedar Key, Silver Springs, Blue
Springs; Ocala. Wildwood, PatiasofTkae, St
Catharine's, Owensboro. Dade City, Plant City
Tampa, Bartow. Punta Gorda, Leesburg Eldo
rado, Tavares, Apopka, Orlando, Titusville, and
the Indian river country.
The only line giving a choice of three routes
to points on the west coast of Florida, viz:
Through Cedar Key. Lacoochoe, Plant ( ity and
Orlando. The most beautiful ami picturesque
portions of the State are traversed bv this line.
Hundreds of bearing orange groves are passe I
and seen from the cars. The lovely lakes Ixich
losa, Orange, Harris, Griffin, Eustis, Dora,
l’anasoffkee anil Apopka-are located on this
line.
The only line reaching most of the points
named, and close and direct connections made
to all others. The famous Silver Spring, the
head of the Ocklawaba river, can ouly be
reached all rail—via tins line. The short and
direct route to the beautiful Hnmosaasa coun
try. abounding iu fish and game, and passing
Blue Springs, the bead of the Wekiva (Blue
river).
The only line to Feruandina, with the cele
brated beach of twenty-two miles' drives, and
only thirty six tulles from Jacksonville; three
daily trains. The onlv line to Tallahassee the
capital of the stab-, Madison, Munticello and
Quincy. Florida's great tobacco Industries are
located on this division of the Florida Railway
and Navigation. In fact, there is hardly an im
portant point in the State not reached by this
Great Trunk Line System. First class road
beds and excellent train service. Through
tickets at low rates, and baggage checked to all
points.
Don't fall to send for elegant indexed town
shin map of Florida.
For information regarding rates and routes
inquire of any of the company's agents or the
following officers of the road;
Jacksonville Ticket Office. 86 Bay street.
A. O. MACDONELL. G. P. A.
D. 2. MAXWELL, Gen Snot.
DEATHS.
WHITE.—Died, in Brooklyn.
2d inst., Mrs. Louisa White, aged 71 years
relict of the late Captain William White, of this
city.
MEETINGS.
GEORGIA CHAPTER NO 3, H. A. M ’
A regular convocation of this Chapter
will be held THIS (Wednesday! EVEN
ING, April 4th, at 7:24 o’clock, or 8lS%&8@
o'clock Sun time.
R. A. degree wiil be conferred.
Transient companions are cordially invited
By order of
THOMAS BALLANTYNE. H. P
_ P. H. Ward, Recorder.
MAGNOLI A ENCAMPMENT NO. l, I. cT
O. F.
Regular meeting x.
at Odd Fellows' Tem
pie, THIS (Wednes
day) EVENING at 8 I A T*f Fa n _
o'clock. .0-R
New By-Laws will be
A.k" fa WOETT. 0. P. Mk ’% rr .|,
J. S. Tyson, Scribe.
GOLDEN KI LE LODGE NO. 12, I 0. 0 p
A regular meeting of this Lodge will be held
THIS EVENING at 8 o'clock.
A full attendance requested.
Members of other Lodges and visiting brothers
are invited to attend.
By order of E. B. PEEK, N. G.
D. F. McCoy. Secretary.
THE EOUTAHI.E LOAN AND Dl ILDINU
ASSOCIATION.
The nineteenth (19th) regular monthly meet
ing of this association will be held at the office of
Jackson & Whatley THIS (Wednesday) EVEN
ING at 7:30 o’clock.
C. P. MILLER, President.
J. L. Whatley, Secretary.
SA VANN Ml YACHT CLI’IL
Savannah. Ga., April 4, ISBB.
A special meeting of the Club will be held at
the Guards’ Hall at 7:3b o'clock THIS (Wednes
day) EVENING, to receive the report of the
Board of Stewards, relative to the new improve
ments, to act on an amendment to the By-laws
and for election of members and other business.
A full attendance is requested. By order of
GEO. A. MERCER. Commodore.
Attest: W. D. Johnston, Secretary.
SAVANNAH FLORAL AND ART A eel).
CTATION.
There will be an important meeting of the Sa
vannah Floral and Art Association held THIS
EVENING at 7:80 o’clock at the Guards’ Arse
nal. The members, and all persons who are
interested in Flowers or Art work are requested
to be present.
S. P. HAMILTON, President.
C. Y. Richardson, Rec. Sec.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Advertisement* inserted under "Special
Notices" will be charged gl 00 a Square each
insertion.
NOTICE.
Savannah, Ga., April 3, 1888.
Editor Morning News: Sir Being desirous
of expressing publicly my satisfaction of the
manner in which my vessel lias been repaired at
this port by Mr. CHARLES A. JACOBSEN,
Ship Carpenter, I beg space in your valuable
journal for same.
My vessel was "heaved down” on her beam
ends, first on one side and then on the other,
and thoroughly repaired: work being performed
with dispath atui to my entire satisfaction.
My vessel lias lieeu "hoved down” several
times in Europe, and it was considered veiy
hard work, but Mr. Jacobsen, with his facili
ties. experienced no trouble in performing the
work here, and I heartily recommend him to
any Stiip Master requiring the services of a
Ship Carpenter. Yours very respectfully,
C. (i. PETTERSON,
Master Russian Bark “Navigator.”
NOTICE.
Neither the Captains nor Consignees of the
Russian barks NAVIGATOR, Petterson, Master,
and POLLUX, Grihwan, Master, will lie respon
sible for any debts contracted by the crews of
said vessels.
HOLST A CO., Agents^
SPECIAL NOTICE.
140 dozen assorted STRAW HATS for sale
very low, at JAUDON'S,
150 St. Julian street.
COPARTNERSHIP.
We have THIS DAY formed a copartnership
under the firm name of ROWLAND & MYERS,
for the purpose of conducting a general Real
Estate and Insurance business at No. 104 Bay
street. JOHN T. ROWLAND.
3 sat/, e. myers.
April 2d, 1883.
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.
City Treasurer's Officii, I
Savannah, Ga., April 2d. 1888. (
The following taxes are now due, viz:
REAL ESTATE, first quarter. 1888.
STOCK IN TRADE, first, quarter, 1886.
FURNITURE, Ere., first quarter, !888.
MONEY, SOLVENT DEBTS, Etc., first quar
ter. 1888.
GROUND RENTS, two or more quarters in
arrears.
A discount of 10 per cent, will be allows!
upon all of the above (except Ground Rents) i!
paid within fifteen days after April 1.
_ CHARLES S. HARDEE. City Treasurer.
CENTRAL RAILROAD BANK.
Savannah, Ga., March 81, 1888.
Until further notice this Bank will continue to
open and close as heretofore. Open at 9 o’clock
A. m. . close at 2 o’clock p. m.
As the other Banks of the city closest I:SS
o’clock, checks on them can only be received up
to half-past one o’clock.
T. M. CUNNINGHAM, Cashier
FOR SALE.
2s TWENTY FIRST-CLASS MULES.
Also, A FEW GOOD HORSES.
Apply to JAMES E. MORAN,
104 Bay street, or at Stable on New
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS-
City of Savannah, l
Office City Surveyor. March 29, 18881
The ordinances of the city of Savannah re
quire that the ( ity Surveyor shall establish tM
line and grade for sidewalks.
Ali property owners are hereby required ta
notify the City Surveyor of their intention to
set curb, in order that lie may establish thl
proper line ami grade.
The above will be done without cost to IM
projierty owners.
No grades or lines will be given until the cut"
intended to he set is upon the ground.
J. pk BRUYN HOPS. Jr., C. E.,
Acting City Surveyor^
ELECTION NOTICE.
CiTY or Savannah, I
Office Clerk of Council f
Savannah, Ga., March 22d. r-w'
Under and by virtue of a resolution adoptM
by Council at meeting of March 7th, 1888, Coun
cil will elect at its next regular meeting. Hi* l '*
to say. on WEDNESDAY. April 4tii, 1888.
HEALTH OFFK ER, to fill vacancy occasion*
by the death of Dr. J. T. McFarland. saLrfi
$1,560 per annum. Applicant* must band it
iheir applications to the (’lcrk of ( oiincil a' ™
lief ore 2 o’clock p. a. WEDNESDAY, April Ittk
1888.
By order of Council.
FRANK K. RERARER.
('jerk of Conned
MILES FDR SALE
—AT
MARGARET AND FARM STREETS.
L, m. KTAUJ
ILMER'I LIVER CORRECTOR.
This vegetable pnqiarntion is invaluable M
tho restoration of tone and strength to thesy*
tem. For Dyspepsia, Oonstl|>ntion and ethd
ills, caused by a disordered liver, it cannot #
excelled. Highest priziw awarded, and #
domed by eminent medical men. Ask for l
mer’s Liver Corrector and take no other. H
a Uittlo. Freight paid to any address
B. F. ULMER, M. D-.
Pharmacist. Savannah.
ESTABLISHED
M. M. SULLIVAN
Wholesale Fish aod Oyster Dealer,
150 Bryan st. and 152 Bay lane.
Fish orders for Cedar Keys received here ■
prompt attention I ;